Microspec CEO Tim Steele remembers when polyurethanes were relatively new. It was the 1970s, and the only polyurethanes were industrial grade, not medical grade. Steele is a PEEK pioneer who founded Microspec in 1989 and opened up shop in Jaffrey, N.H. the following year. Microspec has grown and moved twice more, the last time to Peterborough, … [Read more...] about Microspec founder takes the long view on medical tubing
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How to make adhesives work for your medical tubing
Medical device companies have many factors to consider when deciding which adhesives to use with tubing. An adhesives manufacturer explains them. The best tubing in the world won’t help a medical device to work if it won’t adhere properly. Determining the right adhesive technology for your medical tubing depends on several factors, according … [Read more...] about How to make adhesives work for your medical tubing
This swelling fluid helps boost medical tubing assembly
MicroCare Medical has earned success selling its Swellex silicone swelling fluid to companies assembling medical tubing. Here’s how it works. MicroCare Medical (New Britain, Conn.) over the past decade has found that its Swellex silicone swelling fluid is a popular product for medical tubing manufacturers. “That’s because the swelling fluid … [Read more...] about This swelling fluid helps boost medical tubing assembly
Biomerics adds Northeast Laser & Electropolish in merger
Interventional device contract manufacturer Biomerics said this week that it is merging with Northeast Laser & Electropolish (NLE), a Monroe, Conn.-based company. NLE offers medtech contract manufacturing, laser processing, machining and metal-finishing services. The merger will create a metals division of Biomerics, called Biomerics NLE, to … [Read more...] about Biomerics adds Northeast Laser & Electropolish in merger
Raumedic touts new biocompatible additive
Medical materials company Raumedic says a new biocompatible additive it's developed can further enhance the sliding properties of medical plastic components. The Helmbrechts, Germany–based of medical-grade plastic compounds — which has its U.S. headquarters in Mills River, N.C. — has tested the new additive for in combination with a base polymer … [Read more...] about Raumedic touts new biocompatible additive
8 medical device industry supplier innovations you need to know
Medical device innovation doesn’t just come from startups or big corporate R&D departments. Contract manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly playing a role, too. Long gone are the days when medical device industry suppliers simply produced or manufactured according to specifications. Companies are increasingly coming up with their own … [Read more...] about 8 medical device industry supplier innovations you need to know
Teleflex Medical OEM opens innovation centers in medtech hubs
Teleflex Medical OEM announced today that it has opened two EPIC Medtec Centers in Mansfield, Mass., and Maple Grove, Minn. — expanding its presence in two major U.S. medical device hubs. EPIC stands for engineering, prototyping, innovation and collaboration. The idea is to combine expert engineering talent and extensive, integrated capabilities, … [Read more...] about Teleflex Medical OEM opens innovation centers in medtech hubs
Bal Seal Engineering wins USP Class VI for medical sealing polymers
Bal Seal Engineering (Foothill Ranch, Calif.) recently announced that it has achieved USP Class VI compliance for its SP-191 and SP-23 seal materials. The maker of custom-engineered sealing solutions for medical applications also announced ISO 10993-5 compliance for its SP-191, SP-23, and UPC-15 materials. Compliance with the standards validates … [Read more...] about Bal Seal Engineering wins USP Class VI for medical sealing polymers
PEEK and medical tubing: Here’s what you need to know
To achieve the highest-performing extrusion, both the component designer and the extruder must understand the many aspects of a medical tubing material such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Jonathan Jurgaitis, Apollo Medical Extrusion by Spectrum Plastics Group PEEK offers enhanced properties that make it an attractive tubing applications … [Read more...] about PEEK and medical tubing: Here’s what you need to know
Metal injection molding vs. machining: When MIM is best
Metal injection molding (MIM) works well for high-volume production of small, complex medical device parts of consistent quality. Steve Santoro, Micro Demand for small, lightweight, high-strength, complex-shaped components is growing across industries today, from automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense to orthodontics and … [Read more...] about Metal injection molding vs. machining: When MIM is best
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